George the Killer

George the Killer (1049-) was a Norman assassin. Working under King William the Conqueror, he was responsible for the assassination of the Scottish diplomat Angus MacDougall in 1070.

Biography
George the Killer was hired by King William the Conqueror of the Duchy of Normandy as an assassin, used to consolidate his rule over England. He was sent to assassinate the Scottish diplomat Angus MacDougall in 1070, as MacDougall worked for Scotland, the northern rival of the Normans in England. George used a blowpipe to kill MacDougall, using a barrel as cover and a hiding place. He escaped after killing MacDougall, earning more fame as a skilled assassin.